Canada Cup Preview

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the field for this week's Canada Cup. The talk about each team and their strengths coming into the event and also make their picks for who will stand tall next Sunday.

Canada Cup Preview
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Big Weekend for Scotland = Bad Weekend for Us

In this episode, Sean and Scott recap the European Championships, big wins for Bruce Mouat and Anna Hasselborg, and update the bet with Rocks Across the Pond. They also talk about the events in British Columbia this weekend and the big news that Marc Kennedy will be playing with Brad Jacobs in the Canada Cup.

Big Weekend for Scotland = Bad Weekend for Us
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Ryan Fry Takes Leave & European Championship

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Ryan Fry taking an indefinite leave from Team Jacobs, the whole situation in Red Deer, and Curling Canada. They also talk about the European Championships and update the status of their picks against Rocks Across the Pond.

Ryan Fry Takes Leave & European Championship
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Picking the European Championship (In Response to Rocks Across the Pond)

In this episode, Sean and Scott respond to the challenge laid out by our friends at the Rocks Across the Pond Podcast to make our picks for the European Championships. They also talk about the Pacific-Asia Curling Championships and the story coming out of Korean curling.

Picking the European Championship (In Response to Rocks Across the Pond)
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Tour Challenge Instant Reaction

In this episode, Sean and Scott give their instant reactions to the Tour Challenge this week in Thunder Bay. They talk about Rachel Homan and Brad Jacobs winning, some of the strategy calls, and the players who struggled. They also look at the Tier 2 events and talk about Thunder Bay as a host city.

Tour Challenge Instant Reaction
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Why _________ Can Win the Tour Challenge

In this episode, Sean and Scott preview the field for this week's Tour Challenge from Thunder Bay. They go through the men's and women's Tier 1 fields and explain why each of them can win the event. 

Why __________ Can Win the Tour Challenge
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Masters Recap

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the action from the Masters. They talk about Anna Hasselborg and John Epping's big wins. They talk about the ice conditions in Truro, the crazy 8th end in the women's final, and Kevin Koe's struggles with draw weight. They also look at the strategy of being down 2 with the hammer in the 5 rock rule, the new CBC/Sportsnet lineup, and do a dive into the new curling commercials.

Masters Recap
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Ja-mie Mur-phy (Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap)

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about Jamie Murphy's opening win at the Masters. They also talk about the early action from Truro, what to expect over the weekend, and all the results from this past weekend.

Ja-mie Mur-phy (Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap)
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Masters Preview

In this episode, Sean and Scott look forward to the next event in the Grand Slam of Curling, the Masters. They talk about the pools and make their picks. They also talk about what's going on with Team Shuster, how Jamie Murphy can make the playoffs, and which women's teams are on a roll. They also recap all the action from this past weekend on the World Curling Tour.

Masters Preview
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A Curling Thanksgiving

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the past weekend of curling, including another win for Team Einarson, Team Carruthers winning in Toronto, and a breakthrough for Kira Brunton. They also talk about Anna Hasselborg and Nik Edin getting wins in Europe. They finish by talking about what they are thankful for in the world of curling.

A Curling Thanksgiving
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Is Curling Sustainable?

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down all the news from the world of curling. They talk about Elite 10 wins for Brad Gushue and Anna Hasselborg, other tour events from this weekend, and the news of Canada's mixed doubles team for the second leg of the Curling World Cup. They also break down the Curling Canada AGM, including its financial report, ratings, and whether the current model for elite curling is sustainable.

Is Curling Sustainable?
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Elite 10 Preview: New Rules and Strong Field

In this episode, Sean and Scott look forward to the Elite 10. They talk about the new rules that are in place for the event and then talk about all 20 teams in the field before giving their playoff picks.

Elite 10 Preview: New Rules and Strong Field
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World Cup Recap

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down the first leg of the Curling World Cup. They talk about the Canadian sweep, what worked and what didn't for the inaugural leg, and what we have to look forward to at the next leg in Omaha.

World Cup Recap
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World Cup Preview

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the Japanese teams tour wins in Oakville last weekend before giving a full preview of the first leg of the new Curling World Cup. They look at all the teams in the men's, women's, and mixed doubles fields and discuss who has the upper hand in an event that is so early in the season.

World Cup Preview
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Curling Survivor

In this episode, Sean and Scott talk about the Baden Masters before simulating a season of Survivor with Canada's top curling teams. They break down who gets voted out & who wins, thus becoming the official Game of Stones team for the 2018-2019 season.

Curling Survivor
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Setting Team Schedules

In this episode, Sean and Scott look at the schedules of some elite teams going into the 2018-2019 season. They talk about travel issues, which events attract the top teams, and balancing playing and time off.

Setting Team Schedules
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What Makes a Good Skip (And Lead, Second, & Third)

In this episode, Sean and Scott break down each position on a curling team and discuss the skills and personality traits that are required to thrive in each spot.

What Makes a Good Skip (And Lead, Second, & Third)
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